Landscape Plant Maintenance Trainee​/Specialist

Description

Compensation: $43,000 - $50,000 depending on experience

Did you know that Ryan Lawn & Tree is a $100M+ professional Lawn & Landscape company? We've built one of the most respected lawn and tree care companies in the Midwest - and serve customers across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. We're on a mission to raise the bar for our entire industry - attracting exceptional people, treating them right, and doing work that leaves a mark on every community we touch.

Compensation: $43,000 - $50,000 depending on experience

Did you know that Ryan Lawn & Tree is a $100M+ professional Lawn & Landscape company? We've built one of the most respected lawn and tree care companies in the Midwest - and serve customers across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. We're on a mission to raise the bar for our entire industry - attracting exceptional people, treating them right, and doing work that leaves a mark on every community we touch.

If you love creating beautiful landscapes, then we want to talk to you!

• Maintain landscaped areas and plant material on residential properties. pruning, mulching, weeding, cutbacks, and cleanups on a regular schedule and as needed.
• Assist with landscape installation and tree work as needed/seasonally.
• Work well independently as well as on a team while caring for customer properties.
• Interact professionally with customers on a daily basis communicating the process and expectations of services.
• Possess a general knowledge of plant maintenance practices.
• Continue on the job training for all aspects of RYAN provided services along with recommendations for other RYAN services as needed on their property.

• High School Diploma or GED required (Horticulture degree preferred)
• 1 year's experience in landscape plant maintenance or related field
• Working knowledge of plant identification, proper pruning and common issues by species
• Commercial applicator's license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain DOT medical certification

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, stand, and push/pull equipment for extended periods, including up to 3 miles per day in the field
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, year-round
• SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION:
  This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the operation of vehicles and equipment. All candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen (including marijuana), criminal background check, MVR check, and DOT physical (where applicable) before starting employment. Candidates must meet all screening requirements as a condition of employment.

We hire great people for our employee-owned company. As a member of our team, you'll become a partner in the highest-quality lawn and tree company in the Midwest.

In addition to being a non-smoking, EEOC-compliant company with real advancement opportunities, we offer:

• Full-time, year-round employment with starting compensation of $43,000 - $50,000 depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Uniforms provided
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating personal holiday
• 17 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days

Ryan Lawn & Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.